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Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

What I Learned in the Painful Parts of Church Planting

God has worked in me more than he has through me. His love works within us like an explorer—or, in a way, a church planter—always seeking the places that have not yet met his healing love.

Why Your Words as a Leader Matter More Than You Realize

Helpful guidelines for using your words wisely

Why Every Life Matters

The foundation for championing the sanctity of life

The Importance of Stillness in a World in a Hurry

"We won’t hear what God is saying to us or see what God is trying to show us unless we are calm and still and fix our focus on him."

The State of the Church in the Middle of the Pandemic

How is ministry during COVID-19 going?

12 Self-Reflective Questions to Ask Ourselves Every Month

Helpful questions for taking stock of your spiritual growth

As COVID Continues … What Now?

5 important things for your church to consider during the second wave of COVID-19

How to Read the Bible With Your Heart and Your Head

An invitation to deeper Bible engagement from the BibleProject

4 Reasons Christians Are Disengaging From the Church

Understanding why 22% of churched adults have stopped going to in-person or digital church